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We Mean Business: ‘We’re fighting against the tide,’ says stalwart Northampton town centre independent
The founder of a stalwart Northampton town centre independent has shared the feeling of “fighting against the tide” in the first instalment of We Mean Business.
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Northampton General Hospital issues reminder to disabled motorists on how to use car park correctly – to avoid an £80 fine
Northampton General Hospital (NGH) has issued a reminder to disabled motorists on how to use their car park correctly – to avoid an £80 fine.
‘Polarised pressures’ in school places across West Northamptonshire as 900-place project scrapped despite 'massive increases in population'
The council says it is facing “polarised pressures’ regarding school places across West Northamptonshire, as a 900-place new school has been scrapped.
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Why a new 'challenger bank' is rewarding established customers for everyday banking
Allica Bank is targeting established small businesses with a banking account that combines everyday spending with cashback and savings benefits
Plans for 900-place school in Northampton dropped by government after national review determines 'not enough long-term need'
Plans for a 900-place free school in Northampton, which was due to welcome students next year, have been dropped by the government.
Plans submitted for 226 new homes in Northampton as fresh planning applications revealed
Plans for hundreds of new homes in Northampton, along with changes to a listed building in the town centre, feature in the latest batch of planning applications submitted to West Northamptonshire Council.
Council hits back at criticism over 27-month delay to Northamptonshire relief road
West Northamptonshire Council has hit back at claims it was “spineless” for not taking enforcement action over a 27-month delay to a relief road.
COURT ROUND-UP: Who’s been sentenced from Northampton, Daventry, Brackley, Wootton, Moulton, Potterspury, Hartwell and Earls Barton
Local magistrates dealt with these 30 offenders involved in assaults, dangerous driving, carrying a knife, shoplifting, being drunk and disorderly in Northampton town centre…
Couple admits 2025 was ‘difficult year’ for B&B in the scenic Northants countryside but plan to push through
A couple has admitted that 2025 was a “difficult” year for their bed and breakfast in the scenic Northamptonshire countryside, but they plan to push through and adapt.
Northampton drivers warned of temporary road closures for February repair works
Drivers in Northampton are being warned of a series of temporary road closures set to take place across the town next month as West Northamptonshire Council carries out essential safety and repair works.
Look around two of the cheapest houses on the market in Northampton set to go to auction at bargain price
Take a look around two of the cheapest houses on the market in Northampton right now.
Meet the Northampton business owner hoping to spread the word about the benefits of acupuncture
Meet the Northampton business owner hoping to spread the word about the benefits of acupuncture across Northampton and beyond.
Petition opposing 3,500-acre solar farm across Northamptonshire submitted to Downing Street
Campaigners opposing the controversial Green Hill Solar Farm have submitted their petition signed by 1,636 individuals.
Dozens attend meeting showing opposition to more than 1,000 new houses in Northamptonshire village
Around 200 people attended the latest meeting in a show of ‘solidarity’ against the prospect of 1,100 new houses being built in their village.
Sudden New Year's Eve death of prisoner at HMP Five Wells
An eighth prisoner linked to HMP Five Wells has died.
Northamptonshire households set to pay more towards policing and fire services in next financial year
Northamptonshire households are set to pay more towards policing and fire services in the next financial year, including an increase above the government’s suggested cap.
Northampton retro: 25 pictures of people celebrating successes and anniversaries nearly 20 years ago
In our latest dip into the Chronicle & Echo archive, we used one key word to find this collection – celebrate!
Major plans unveiled to build large housing estate as extension to quiet Northamptonshire village – whopping 125 residents OBJECT
Major plans have been submitted to build a large housing estate as an extension to a quiet Northamptonshire village – but a whopping 125 residents have objected so far.
More than 30 driving offences detected by police in Northampton in just five-and-a-half hours
More than 30 driving offences were found by police officers in Northampton in just five-and-a-half hours.
Call 999 if you see this man who has links to Northampton and is wanted on suspicion of firearms and drugs offences
Members of the public are being urged to call 999, if they see the man pictured, who has links to Northampton and is wanted on suspicion of firearms and drugs offences.